LNG Properties
Natural Gas becomes liquid at approximately minus 162 degrees Centigrade
(minus 260 degrees Fahrenheit).
LNG occupies 1/600 its vapour volume enabling economic transportation
and storage.
LNG is a colourless, odorless, non toxic liquid with less than half the density of
water. LNG Vapour is lighter than air and in the event of a release will dissipate quickly.
In comparison with other fossil fuels, LNG has the lowest environmental impact when
burned as a fuel or used to generate electricity.
LNG Saftey
There have been no fatalities, fires or explosions resulting from spillages in over 45
years of LNG transportation by ship.
In the event of a spillage, LNG is non-polluting.
Fire is only possible if the concentration of LNG in air is within the
concentration limits of 5% and 15% and a source of ignition is present.
LNG Facilities have an excellent safety record as a result of the
stringent design, planning and operational codes and regulations applied. Conventional
LNG storage tanks are constructed with a 9% Nickel steel inner tank within a concrete
outer tank, designed to retain any spillages.
Conversion Table
Note that conversion factors are not exact due to the varying
composition of LNG.
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